Single mother Maben and her daughter Analee are struggling to make ends meet, living out of a plastic bag and resorting to theft to survive. Maben's choices have led to their current difficult situation, and she's desperate to provide a better life for Analee. Meanwhile, Russell has just been released from prison and is trying to rebuild his life in his hometown of Mississippi. He's taken in by his father and a friend, a police officer, but faces challenges from his brothers, who feel he didn't serve enough time for his past mistakes. When Maben and Russell meet, he's drawn to help her, and their shared history creates a deep connection between them.
Desperation Road
In a gritty Mississippi town, a mother and daughter find themselves entangled in a deadly web of whiskey, guns, and revenge, as a Southern Noir thriller unfolds.